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Michael Swanson

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Chief Information Officer at Hinsdale Township High School District 86
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Michael Swanson is the Chief Information Officer for Hinsdale Township High School District 86, where he leads technology strategy with a focus on cybersecurity and AI governance. A graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, he specializes in aligning technology investments with educational goals and modernizing digital infrastructure.

Michael is passionate about giving back to the academic community that shaped his own journey. This is demonstrated by his role as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, the same university where he completed his undergraduate studies, an experience he finds incredibly meaningful.

Unique fact: He returned to his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, to serve as an Adjunct Professor, teaching the next generation of students.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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AI in Education
He is leading a district partnership with Nvidia to bring AI into the classroom, creating new learning opportunities and credentials for students.
Student Data Privacy
Emphasizes the legal and ethical protection of student data, ensuring it is used strictly for educational purposes without commercial profiling or advertising.
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Career

Work history

7-2026
Chief Information Officer
Hinsdale Township High School District 86
1-2026
Adjunct Professor
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
9-2023 - 6-2026
Director of Technology
PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #209
3-2022 - 9-2023
Interim Director of Technology
PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #209
7-2021 - 3-2022
Systems Integration Specialist
Grayslake Community High School District 127
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Education
Master's of Science
Northwestern University
Bachelor's of Science
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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